Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Burghound reviewed 2022201992/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, earth, spice, iron

Palate: black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle

A structured, dark-fruited Bonnes-Mares with earth, spice and firm tannins.

What it pairs with

  • Roast venison with cassis jus
    Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

How to serve Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Bonnes-Mares is one of Vougeraie's flagship Cote de Nuits grand crus.

  1. 1999: Domaine assembled

Facts

Producer
Domaine de la Vougeraie · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC)
Oak
Around 18 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 250 to 600 at retail
Drinking window
12-30 from vintage
First vintage
1999

Frequently asked about Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru

What does Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, earth, spice, iron. On the palate, black fruit, mineral, graphite, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A structured, dark-fruited Bonnes-Mares with earth, spice and firm tannins.

When should I drink Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?

Drink 12-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chambolle-Musigny, AOC).

Tags

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